3D printing in South Africa: A ground-up revolution
South Africa leads the continent when it comes to 3D printing, and most of that is thanks to one small group of hackers.
South Africa leads the continent when it comes to 3D printing, and most of that is thanks to one small group of hackers.
South Korea is preparing a 10-year roadmap to boost the 3D printing industry in the export-driven country. But can the government increase demand, awareness and education for a business that is starting from scratch?
The field of Microfuidics poses challenges to research labs, such as funding for expensive equipment to develop lab-on-a-chip devices to understanding how the minuscule forces within such devises work. Those challenges are being met with a rash of ingenuity among engineers that involve, of all things, everyday toys.
Why is it important to ensure environmental sustainability for your business? With both short and long term benefits we explore the steps you can take to move towards a greener future.
A South African inventor has built a 3D printer that will work even under extreme conditions.
Scott Elrod, VP of the hardware systems lab at PARC, says that lowering costs is key in clean tech. By looking at their ink jet technology and applying it to solar cells, the company was able to come up with a lower price per watt—making solar an even more cost-effective option.